baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2484177-A (GB)
Title: Modular armrest for a vehicle
Inventor: ANDERSSON CHRISTER
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2011-09-01
Abstract: A modular armrest [12, 16, Figs 1a,b] has a frame 36,38 with a pair of spaced apart side rails configured to support and retain at least one of a plurality of differently configured modular elements, e.g. storage bin 42, cup holder 48, wherein at least one modular element engaged with the frame retains one of: a second modular element, a trim or a bezel. The first and second modular elements may each have fingers [116, Fig. 13A] that are able to engage with cooperating structures on the other modular element so as to secure the modular elements together. Modular elements may have locking tabs [108, Fig. 12A] which engage with the spaced apart side rails of the armrest frame. Trim elements [140, 200, 300, Figs. 15-18,] or a bezel [400, Fig. 19] may be secured between adjacent modular elements of the armrest.
Patent GB-2486329-A (GB)
Title: Composite pipe
Inventor: JONES MARTIN PETER WILLIAM
IPC: B29D23/00
Filed: 2011-12-05
Abstract: A pipe 10 comprises a pipe wall 12 formed of a composite material of a matrix and a plurality of reinforcing fibres embedded within the matrix, wherein at least one circumferential segment 14, 16 of the pipe wall 12 comprises or defines a local variation in construction 16, 20 to provide a local variation in a property of the pipe 10.
Patent GB-2500059-A (GB)
Title: Mixer for an exhaust gas after-treatment system
Inventor: SPATAFORA DOMENICO
IPC: B01D53/94
Filed: 2012-03-09
Abstract: A mixer (100), for integration into an exhaust conduit (14, fig.4) of an exhaust after-treatment system, comprises a body portion 101 and a plurality of blades 102 projecting from the body portion, the blades 102 being elastically deformable under the action of the pressure seen by the mixer at different flow rates in the exhaust conduit (14). The blades may deform such that flow resistance decreases as flow rate increases. The body portion 101 may comprise inner and outer cylindrical frames 151, 150 joined by radial rods 152, 153. The blades 102 may be mounted on the rods 152, 153 equally angularly spaced around the longitudinal axis and may be curved in the longitudinal and/or transverse directions. The blades may be made from stainless steel, eg AISI 441, with a thickness between 0.1-0.8mm. The mixer may be placed in the exhaust conduit upstream of the after-treatment device, eg SCR catalyst (15), and downstream of a reactant injector (26, fig.4) of urea or ammonia.
Patent GB-2489821-A (GB)
Title: Estimating fuel consumption of a vehicle
Inventor: KEATES JOHN DAVID
IPC: G01F9/00
Filed: 2012-04-05
Abstract: A method / apparatus of estimating the fuel consumption of an engine in a vehicle comprises determining an air flow through said engine, calculating a first fuel mass estimate by dividing the air flow by a stoichiometric ratio associated with the fuel type and estimating the fuel consumption by dividing said first fuel mass estimate by an oxygen content parameter derived from an analysis of exhaust gases. Also disclosed is further estimating an overall power of said vehicle, by estimating a rolling power component, an aerodynamic resistance component and an acceleration component, using at least one parameter obtained from an on board diagnostic system of the vehicle; determining the type of fuel; and estimating said fuel consumption by summing said components of said overall power and dividing by the energy value of said fuel type and by a predetermined engine efficiency value.
Patent GB-2488260-A (GB)
Title: Computer-implemented method of processing resource management
Inventor: HUNTER HILLERY C
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2010-12-07
Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing processing resources of a computerized system having at least a first processor and a second processor, each of the processors operatively interconnected to a memory storing a set of data to be processed by a processor, the method comprising: monitoring data accessed by the first processor while executing; and if the second processor is at a shorter distance than the first processor from the monitored data, instructing to interrupt execution at the first processor and resume the execution at the second processor.
Patent GB-2502957-A (GB)
Title: Graphical user interface with depth and curved layout modes in portable apparatus
Inventor: BUCUR ADRIAN
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 2012-06-08
Abstract: A graphical user interface Is displayed comprising a plurality of images arranged in a three dimensional (3D) space in a layout mode. The layout mode comprises one of a depth layout mode and a curved layout mode. In the depth layout mode (not shown) images are displayed arranged such that at least a first image is positioned further away in the 3D space than a second image and each image is positioned upon a two dimensional (2D) surface extending into the 3D space, transverse to the 2D surface at its respective position and facing the plane of the display screen. In the curved layout mode (shown) the images are arranged along a curved path within the 3D space forming a coil or spiral 10, 12 about an axis 8 which is parallel to or forms an acute angle relative to the plane of the display screen 4 such that at least one image is positioned facing outwards from the coil and at least one image is positioned facing inwards towards the axis such that each image faces the plane of the display screen. The input device is arranged to receive a selection input selecting a first image displayed on the display screen and to supply a selection input to a processor, which upon receipt is arranged to perform a corresponding function
Patent GB-2488492-A (GB)
Title: System and method for railroad track tie plate collection from a rail bed
Inventor: PLYLER MARK
IPC: E01B29/24
Filed: 2010-10-26
Abstract: A machine (100) for collecting tie plates (103) strewn along a rail bed (105) includes a frame (109) adapted for travel along a railroad (101) in a forward direction. A pickup drum (204) having magnetic properties is rotatably supported by the frame (109) and extends over a bed portion (105) of the railroad (101). A top drum (206) is mounted at a location that is higher and forward of the pickup drum (204) and rotates parallel to the pickup drum (204). An endless conveyor (202) circulates around the pickup drum (204) and the top drum (206), and a separation drum (220) is disposed between the pickup drum (204) and the top drum (206) along an ascending portion (214) of the endless conveyor (202). The separation drum (220) includes a magnetized rim (222) that can lift ferrous objects but not tie plates (103) from the endless conveyor (202).
Patent GB-2497150-A (GB)
Title: A storage apparatus with item retrieval system
Inventor: BLECKINSOP PHILIP
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2012-06-14
Abstract: A storage apparatus 100 comprises an array of stacked item storage conduits 120, and an item retrieval system which comprises a rotatable member 126 moving with respect to the array about a first axis 114 and a selector 138 with an item transfer conduit 144 rotatable with respect to the rotatable member about a second axis 136 which is parallel and offset from the first axis wherein the rotatable member and selector are configured for rotation about the first and second axis to align the transfer conduit with one of the storage conduits to extract an item. The retrieval system may further comprise a catcher 146 with chambers 148 wherein the catcher is ideally mounted for concentric rotation with the selector for positioning above a storage conduit such that a chamber is aligned with the transfer conduit. A vacuum 154, 150 may be applied so that the item is drawn from the storage conduit into the chamber. The catcher rotates so that an empty chamber is aligned with the transfer conduit.
Patent GB-2504728-A (GB)
Title: Second failure data capture in co-operating multi-image systems
Inventor: CHAMBERLAIN RICHARD NIGEL
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2012-08-08
Abstract: Capturing diagnostic trace information in a computer system having a plurality of software images using information received that is associated with a first failure in a first one of the plurality of software images. The received information is distributed to others of the plurality of software images. Further information is captured that is associated with a second failure in another the plurality of software images. The distribution of information can comprise distributing different parts of the information to different images. This reduces the data overhead of First Failure Data Capture FFDC, in the form of error dumps logs and trace files. The distribution may be carried out by a hypervisor, load balancer, monitoring software, the operating system or a peer to peer communication. Information capture may expire after a given time or a second failure. Each image may capture more comprehensive trace diagnostics for specific parts of the software stack.
Patent GB-2505179-A (GB)
Title: Managing a data cache for a computer system
Inventor: HAYTON STUART
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2012-08-20
Abstract: A method and system which manages a data cache for a computer system by identifying inaccurate responses to if-modified-since (IMS) requests, and disabling caching for the data source corresponding to the inaccurate response. The method comprises maintaining a cache for one or more data resources requested by a client process, and in response to a request from said client process for a cached data resource sending a first request to a server process for said data resource, and sending a second request to said server process for an indication of whether or not said data resource has been modified since said data source was most recently cached (e.g. IMS request) 308. If the response to the second request indicates that the said data resource is unchanged then said cached copy of said data resource is compared to the copy of said data resource returned in response to said first request so as to determine whether said response to said second request is inaccurate 311. If the response to said second request comprises a copy of said data source then said cached copy of said data resource is compared to the copy of said data resource returned in response to said second request so as to determine whether said response to said second request is inaccurate 315. Caching is disabled 321 for said data resource if a predetermined number of inaccurate responses 318 to said second requests associated with said data resource arc identified. The requests may be sent during an initialization phase 307 for the cache data source.
Patent GB-2506941-A (GB)
Title: A wheeled shopping basket for attachment to a stroller
Inventor: PETRIDIS ANTHEMIOS PHILEMON
IPC: B62B3/16
Filed: 2012-10-15
Abstract: An improved shopping basket 1 is disclosed that is adapted for attachment to the rear of an infant transport vehicle 9 such as a baby buggy, pushchair or pram. The shopping basket comprises a substantially rigid receptacle having at least three wheels 2, 3 to support the receptacle in use, and at least one flexible attachment means, such as an expandable or elastic strap 4, for attaching the receptacle to the rear of the vehicle. The attachment means may comprise a hook 6 for attachment to a frame of the vehicle, and the elastic strap may comprise two separate straps (figure 2) or a single strap (figure 4) attached at both ends to the receptacle. A front wall (1F, figure 2) of the receptacle may have one or two recesses 7 which allow space for the rear wheel(s) of the vehicle, and a rear wall (1R) may be shaped to provide clearance between the receptacle and the feet of a user of the basket. The basket is intended to allow a user pushing the infant transport to shop more easily.
Patent GB-2496311-A (GB)
Title: Rotational Moulding Supporting Insert
Inventor: BRAY DAVID
IPC: B29C33/12
Filed: 2012-11-01
Abstract: An insert 2 for use in a rotational moulding process, comprising mounting points for engaging the insert 2 within a moulding tool, wherein the insert is capable of contracting to accommodate shrinkage of a moulded article formed in the rotational moulding process. The insert 2 may comprise at least one bent section 4 and may comprise at least one U or V shaped bend. The bent section may be attached to the insert 2 along at least one line of weakness, which may comprise a line of perforations. The bent section 4 may be located at or near the end of the insert, and may be connected to a mounting point, which may project from end portions of the insert. The insert may have an arcuate section, and may comprise features to allow the flow of plastics material through the insert in the region of the mounting holes. These features may comprise slots or holes, and may be located around the mounting holes, and may additionally comprise barbs or hooks. The insert may be a light reflector, a diffuser, a solar panel, a strengthening member a mounting plate or a light source with a mounting plate. The rotationally moulded article in which the insert is mounted may be a pallet or a traffic bollard.
Patent GB-2498489-A (GB)
Title: Sports Helmet
Inventor: HARDY JONATHAN JAMES EAN
IPC: A42B3/20
Filed: 2012-02-02
Abstract: A sports helmet (1) having a domed shell (4), and a forward peak (3) each having a topside and an underside, said sports helmet being configured to co-operate with a face- guard (50) for protecting the face of a wearer, wherein said peak comprises a proximal, rigid peak portion (10) which is connected to the helmet main body and a distal, movable peak portion (9) which is articulated on said proximal peak portion along a prescribed line of flexure (8), wherein said distal peak portion is capable of being deflected upwards when impacted by a moving ball or projectile (48). The helmet may further comprise a face guard attached or attachable to the domed shell portion, the face guard comprising a rigid structure of protective struts (52-59) capable of extending about a wearer's face and defining a viewing gap (20) between said guard and said peak.
Patent GB-2515069-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchange apparatus
Inventor: ROBINS JEREMY
IPC: F28F21/06
Filed: 2013-06-13
Abstract: A heat exchanger 102 used to heat a fluid in a vessel 110, comprises a tube array having at least one tube 140 disposed within the vessel and communicating a fluid in use used to heat the fluid in the vessel. The at least one tube is flexible and in use is arranged to move when disposed within the vessel. Movement of the tube may comprise expansion due to pressurisation of fluid communicating through the tube or wherein in a first collapsed / folded state the tube is opened out to its in use state. The folded / collapsed state permits the tube to be inserted into a hole 114 in the vessel that would be too small if the tube were in the opened out in use state before insertion. The tube may be a single tube arranged in at least one coil 150, 152. A first and second coil may be used and arranged on the same axis. The tube may be a polymer (silicone) comprising a thermal conductive ceramic filler. The exchanger may be securely sealed 104 to the vessel and used in domestic or industrial hot water systems, in particular solar hot water systems.
Patent GB-2503576-A (GB)
Title: Requesting power and a clock in a microcontroller
Inventor: ARNE WANVIK VENA S
IPC: G06F1/04
Filed: 2013-06-19
Abstract: A microcontroller device comprises a processor 8 and at least one peripheral system 6, wherein the processor and peripheral system(s) can generate a signal to request power and/or a clock signal to a resource supply module 2. The peripherals may communicate with an intermediate master module 4a which receives said requests and sends a related request to the resource supply module. The requests may include the level of power and quality or frequency of clock required. They may further specify a particular power regulator or clock source to provide the power/clock. Alternatively, a microcontroller device comprises plurality of peripheral modules working on a common task, and one peripheral module stimulates a second to request power and/or a clock signal from a resource supply module. As a further alternative, a microcontroller device comprises one or more peripheral system and resource control modules, wherein a resource control module has a low power state where it does not respond to resource request signals but continues to provide a peripheral with a resource.
Patent GB-2519058-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle ramp
Inventor: MARSHALL ROY
IPC: B66F7/24
Filed: 2013-08-06
Abstract: A vehicle ramp 2 for a vehicle 4 having a tow-hitch 6. The ramp 2 comprising two ramp members 8 having a ground-engaging end 10 and a vehicle proximate end 12 and a cross-member (14, Figure 1) between the vehicle proximate ends 12 of the ramp members 8. The cross-member (14) has a vehicle tow-hitch mating assembly 16 to locate and support the vehicle ramp 2 on the vehicle 4 in use. In this way, the vehicle ramp 2 can be suitably and easily located next to the rear of the vehicle having the tow-hitch, and large and/or heavy items can be moved along the ramp 2 between the ground and the vehicle to load and unload the item without straight 'lifting' of the item. Preferably the ramp 2 includes a vehicle rear-bumper 24 engagement surface and the two hitch mating assembly 16 may be an aperture 17 which may have a steel plate 28 secured to the top of the aperture 17 to meet the tow-hitch 6 and take all the loading therethrough.
Patent GB-2506287-A (GB)
Title: Tungsten carbide composite material comprising aluminium oxide particles and silicon nitride whiskers and preparation process thereof
Inventor: LI YUANYUAN
IPC: C04B35/56
Filed: 2011-09-08
Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention are a tungsten carbide composite material comprising aluminium oxide particles and silicon nitride whiskers and a preparation process thereof. The tungsten carbide composite material comprises 0.5-3% aluminium oxide particles by mass percent, and 0.4-10% silicon nitride whiskers by mass percent, and the balance is tungsten carbide and an inevitable impurity phase; the silicon nitride whiskers are authigenic Î²-Si3N4 whiskers. The WC composite material prepared in the present invention does not contain any metal bonding phase, has good hardness, abrasion resistance and mechanical performance at high temperatures, and medium toughness; the present invention can not only reduce the costs of preparing the WC composite material, but also effectively expand the scope of application thereof; and the material is suitable as a cutter such as a indexable blade, etc., a plastic machining tool such as a wire-drawing die, etc., and is also suitable as a shearing tool, such as a punching and shearing die, etc.
Patent GB-2520495-A (GB)
Title: Solid state power controller for an aircraft
Inventor: MAYES JULIAN PETER
IPC: H02H3/05
Filed: 2013-11-20
Abstract: A solid state power controller 100 for an aircraft has a solid state switching device 110 for activating an electrical power bus 160, a control unit 120 for controlling the solid state switching device 110, and a current sensing circuit 150 for monitoring current flowing in the bus 160. The current sensing circuit 150 includes a sensing fuse 140, and may measure the voltage across the fuse 140. The fuse 140 may comprise a fuse wire connected to a solder joint. An amplifier 130 may boost the current sense signal. The fuse 140 provides an additional failsafe in the event that the solid state switching device 110 fails to disconnect the power bus 160 in an over-current or surge event. A current sensing resistor is not therefore required and fewer components are used. An aircraft comprising such a power controller and a method of use are disclosed.
Patent GB-2524318-A (GB)
Title: Method of injecting fuel into an internal combustion engine
Inventor: MOORCROFT ADAM
IPC: F02D41/06
Filed: 2014-03-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of injecting fuel into an internal combustion engine. The internal combustion engine comprises a plurality of cylinders, each of which has an associated piston. The method comprises simultaneously applying different injection patterns to at least two of the cylinders based on the initial position of the respective cylinders. The pattern may include a plurality of injections and may include an injection before a piston starts to move. The method may be used with an idle stop-start engine. The patterns may include an engine starting pattern and a normal engine operation pattern and each pattern may be applied to different groups of cylinders simultaneously.
Patent GB-2523422-A (GB)
Title: Web component and method of making a web component
Inventor: GRIECO JAMES R
IPC: F16B5/07
Filed: 2014-07-30
Abstract: A web component suitable for use with a snap-fit assembly (figure 2, 20) is described. The web component includes a sheet metal member with a periphery (figure 4, 40), first and second sides. The sheet metal member also includes a plurality of protrusions 48 that extend from a first surface of the first side and from a second surface of the second side. The plurality of protrusions 48 are disposed proximate a portion of the periphery (figure 4, 40) and are configured to engage a female receiver (figure 2, 34) associated with the snap-fit (figure 2, 20) assembly. The web components include a rib (figure 2, 26), a spar (figure 2, 28, 30)
Patent GB-2530063-A (GB)
Title: Mobile continuous weighing mixing plant
Inventor: LAPPIN MARK
IPC: G01G11/02
Filed: 2014-09-11
Abstract: A mobile continuous weighing mixing plant 100 comprises a mixing chamber 50 and two or more weigh hoppers 31, 32, each independently located above or connected to the mixing chamber 50. Each weigh hopper 31, 32 is provided with at least one discharge system to provide feed material from the weigh hoppers into the mixing chamber. A control system ensures that as one weigh hopper 31 is discharging, the other weigh hopper 32 is being filled. An aggregate belt feeder 20 connects an aggregate bin 10 to a weigh belt feeder 60. An outloading conveyor belt feeder 70 discharges the mixed product from the mixing chamber 50. Weigh hoppers 31, 32, aggregate bin 10, mixing chamber 50, aggregate belt feeder 20, weigh belt feeder 60 and outloading conveyor belt feeder 70 are all mounted on a base frame of the mixing plant.
Patent GB-2531324-A (GB)
Title: A stylus
Inventor: CRAIG DAVID HOWIE
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2014-10-16
Abstract: This invention is for a stylus 10 that is designed to give a user feedback on the amount of pressure they are applying when they select an application or use it in conjunction with a touch screen device. The stylus has two parts, a rigid part 12 and a moveable, or flexible part, 14. The sensor 59 is housed within the rigid part and is designed to measure how much the moveable part has been moved, or the displacement, relative to the rigid part, i.e. when it is squeezed by the user. The sensor 59 is a Hall Effect sensor whose output varies as a function of the distance of the magnet 56 from the sensor 59. The sensor then outputs a signal that is indicative of the displacement of the second part relative to the first part and electronic circuitry 60 is arranged to provide that signal to the touch screen device.
Patent GB-2524173-A (GB)
Title: Fairing assembly for at least one axle of a commercial vehicle
Inventor: COSME CARLOS
IPC: B62D35/00
Filed: 2015-02-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a fairing assembly (10) for at least one axle (16) of a commercial vehicle, the fairing assembly (10) comprising: at least one forward fairing (36) configured to be arranged at least partially in front of a drive wheel (20) of the axle (16) with respect to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; and at least one rear fairing (38) configured to be arranged at least partially aft of the drive wheel (20), wherein each of the fairings (36, 38) comprises at least one first portion (40, 46) made of a first material and at least one second portion (42, 44, 48) adjoining the respective first portion (40, 46), the second portion (42, 44, 48) being made of a second material different from the first material.